Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Property class: 4
Hotel with restaurant, near Grant Park

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Le Méridien Essex Chicago puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Grant Park and Millennium Park. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Lake Michigan and Art Institute of Chicago are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and restaurant. Public transportation is only a short walk: Harrison Station is 7 minutes and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Bathrobes
The current price is AU$358
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Hearing Accessible)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 8

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About the area

Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Grant Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Columbia College Chicago - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 25 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 46 min drive
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 7 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 19 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 7 min walk
  • Roosevelt Station - 8 min walk
  • Harold Washington Library Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪South Loop Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger Bar Chicago - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

  • Le Méridien Essex Chicago puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Grant Park and Millennium Park. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Lake Michigan and Art Institute of Chicago are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and restaurant. Public transportation is only a short walk: Harrison Station is 7 minutes and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 274 rooms
    • Arranged over 15 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total, up to 11 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 77 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 83
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 81
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Lowered view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 86
  • Transfer shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Grant Park Bistro – On-site bistro. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 17.83 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 50

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 77 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number 60605

Also known as

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Essex Chicago
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Chicago Hotel Essex Chicago Hotel
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Essex
Hotel Essex Chicago
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Le Méridien Essex Chicago offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Le Méridien Essex Chicago does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 11 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 77 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Le Méridien Essex Chicago and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Grant Park Bistro.

What's the area around Le Méridien Essex Chicago like?

Le Méridien Essex Chicago is in Downtown Chicago, a short 7-minute walk from Harrison Station and 13 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food, had a great selection, and provided attentive and friendly waitstaff. (79 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and had amenities such as water and towels, making it a great experience for guests. (6 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were great and the food was excellent, with some reviewers even mentioning it as a highlight of their stay. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean. The staff was very helpful. It was a very busy week with college move ins, concerts, festivals and sporting events in the area, but they kept it all running smoothly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location - walking distance to both Orange line (Midway) and Blue line (OHare) cta L stops. Across from the park, near Art district. Some great restaurants also close by. Comfortable rooms, very nice staff. Definitely recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean, the staff was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had such a wonderful stay at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive, which made me feel right at home. The hotel was beautiful, clean, and well maintained, and the room was comfortable, spacious, and exactly what I needed after a long day. The only thing I would have loved to have was some amenities like a toothbrush and a toothpaste available with some slippers to use instead of walking around with socks.
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8/10 Very good

This hotel is in the perfect spot for Chicago tourism. The Hotel Café and bar is excellent with good service. My only issue was with the woman who checked us in. Her manner was curt, and she talked so fast and quiet that I could not understand anything she said.
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10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely stay here again! Clean, friendly staff, great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved it. Great boutique hotel with a wonderful bistro!.... will definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and excellent service
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and well-located.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very clean. All the staff we encountered were very helpful and friendly. Fantastic location, was within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go during our trip. We were very happy with this hotel overall.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great day super nice staff and very helpful comfortable clean, and a great location at a reasonable price very pleased
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was very convenient for my event. The check in process was quick and easy. I appreciate them giving complementary water.
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10/10 Exceptional

Historic building, great location! Would stay there again!
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8/10 Very good

Perfect location to shops, restaurants- right on Michigan Ave. 20-25 walk to soldier field for the Bruno Mars concert. Staff very attentive. Grant Park Bistro very good for brunch.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great views close to museums and great restaurants
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay..awesome staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing and very helpful, gave us a lot of great recommendations for places to check out and also upgraded our room for free. The room was very nice, a little tight but that is expected in Chicago. Bathroom was perfect great shower, amazing view from room and bathroom window. Very conveniently located, quick walk from the train. Highly recommend and would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, lots to check out near by
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10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located to all I needed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and not far from places!!
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8/10 Very good

Location is great. Easy walk to the lake, field museum, and the bean. Lots of restaurants nearby.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was welcoming. Restaurant had a great selection food was good and prices reasonable. Rooms were comfy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was helpful and friendly. Hotel was perfectly located with multiple food options close by and a nice restaurant in the building .
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a great experience: quick check-in; quiet and clean room; nice restaurant and convenient location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location and the hotel was clean and nice.